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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1946

Page

9

Richmond News Snapshot of Meetings and Social Events

Richmond community items list a Kennebec County Council assembly, election of Jean Voight as coat of arms bearer, Fern Perry as Emerson Lane publicity chair, and a birthday surprise in the Commonwealth Shoe Co stitching room. Also noted are school events, Education Week at Emerson school, a harvest dance, funeral for Moses W. Hanson, and various family visits and travels in the Richmond area.

Potter Rebekah Assembly American Levy and J. L Leona Rodd Ing Enterprise E Martha Bowen Speedsy Saveras J. W Spider Island Ican Emerson School Enterprise Grange Hall Gordon Howe Moses W. Hanson Roberts Funeral James MacKillop Melvin Curtis John Witham Wallace Gardiner Stanley Card Leslie Chipman Nelson Canton Point Richmond Sagadahoc County Paelder Cl Gray Charles Wheeler Andrew E. Swan Mininee Freeman Mosher Aupee Tuesaday First National Granite Bank Arnold Whitney Westbrook Irving Tripp Henry Fenner Providence R. I William*Babb William Howard Glastonbury Conn Huntington Cole Rae Kennedy William Beaulieu Gardiner Choral Society Gardiner Gardiner High School Arthur Maxwell Pearl Perry Portland Carlton McCobb Dresden Richard Parent Mire Fr Hittier Augusta Weitney

Unclear Fragment Event In Not Walk Connecticut

Fragment mentions Mr and Mrs Charles Stetson associated with Not Walk Connecticut. Details and context are missing to identify the event or notice.

Charles Stetson Notwalk Conn

District Deputy to Visit Community Service Programs

District Deputy will visit the community to discuss ongoing projects and acknowledge wartime contributions. The speaker highlights civic duty and the aim to support crippled children through Maine Elks Association programs.

Taka Icivic Eastaee Maine State Elks Association

Air cargo service to Florida expands lobster and clam trade

A Douglass C-47 cargo plane ferried lobsters and clams from Maine to Florida, with trips to Auburn and Boston. Hotels and restaurants in the South welcomed fresh seafood, and seasonal routes may become regular next month. President Charles Shepard led a luncheon as Ted Simpson and Le forest Thurston visited Rotarians.

Fla Transmoma Florida North Hannaford Bros Portland Auburn Boston South Fort Lauderdale Charles Shepard Ted Simpson Brunswick Leforest Thurston Rockland

Card of Thanks Extends Gratitude for Flowers and Sympathy

The note expresses heartfelt thanks to all who sent flowers and sympathy during a deeply felt time.

Bay Point Run Caller Status Update

Bay Point run notes show a caller identified as Bay Point but the agent cannot return a reply. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing contact information.

Bay Point

Move Recreation Building Aids South End Activities

A former shipyard arena structure is moved to the South End to serve as a potential recreation center. It will be fenced, wired, and clad for indoor crafts, with toilets and wash facilities installed by Lions Club and improvements planned for sun shade and stormy‑day use.

Mitchell School Goddard Gomualanion Boyd Bros Bath Iron Works Washington Street Marshall Streets

Summer scene and greenery decorate city park and farm

The city park lawn appears as green as in mid-summer with well cared for lawns across the city. A back hill near Hagan farm shows a typical summer vista with cattle grazing on the hilltop. The Thanksgiving display at Senter's Inc north window attracts attention with a pastel table setting and floral centerpiece, blue candles, and tall flower arrangements.

Hagan Farm Senter’s, Inc

Kennebec Near Level With Highway At King's Dock

The Kennebec River ran nearly level with the highway at King's Dock in the North End this morning, affecting traffic conditions and local activity. Officials monitored the situation as boaters and residents observed the river's close alignment with the road.

Kennebec King’s Dock

Baby shower honors Catherine Lea Brown at Overlook

A Friday evening baby shower for Catherine Lea Brown was hosted at Overlook by the League junior choir and friends. About 30 guests surprised Mrs Brown returning home to a car-free yard and gifts, followed by a lunch. Harold 3d charmed guests at the event.

Harold J. Brown Jr Catherine Lea Overlook League Roberts Buck Albion Carr Vernal Chaney Fred Wilson Wilson Robert Fry Bay Point Road Fry Parker Moulton West Georgetown Howard M. Trafton Portland Arlington Mass Perley Kieth Danters Indian Point Roy Moulton Tom New York City Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris Bath Mae Hagan Malden Elmer Palmer Herman Michelson New York Hugh Rockwell Elsie Jordan and George Manning Waltham Robinhood Charles Shoals Weymouth Highlands Thomas Watson Playce St. Petersburg Fla John Wilson Augusta Henry Tarbox Sasanoa Tarbox Vincent MacMahan Veterans’ Administration Joseph Higgins Melrose Highlands Sandy Brand A. R. Brand Belle Heald Dorothy Stuart Robert Frye Kennebec Point Louise Peterson Dorothy Reynolds

Woman to join husband for Winter in New York City

A brief note states she will travel to New York City on Tuesday to reunite with her husband for the Winter season.

New York City

Fr. Maney Urges Community Thanks After St Mary's Dinner

Fr Maney addressed St Marys Catholic church members at a post supper gathering applauding the choir and personnel for their efforts during his pastorate. He noted the strong cooperation of parishioners and praised Inn proprietor Mrs Anne Perry for the fine meal and arrangements.

Fr. Roeetey St. Mary’s Catholic Church Recyce Etna de Fae New Toll- Se Wankariel Maney Alex Burgess Jean Ouecelette A Holland Reginald Cyr Nathan Jaferie Grace Cunningham Joao Wacken Audrey Durant Chaud Irene LeBrun Lawrence McPhee Dorothy Conant Marie Lambert Mary Burgess Joan Elmer J. Stark Arthur Boulay Eerie Wilson E. J. Bailey A. Martineau Babine Tee Mulligan Arthur Bourque Paul Kelley William Wallace Marjorie Carter Edward Parady Katherine Grainger William Edgett Betty Dunton Betty Holland Emanuel Gallant Earl Maxwell Henry Tachot Anne Perry

Real Estate Transfers Across Several Towns

A compilation of recent property transfers in Bath, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Topsham, and Woolwich lists buyers and sellers including Sewall, Wheeler, McCole, McLean, the State of Maine, Remick Auto Co, and Shore Acres Co. Transactions cover land and buildings on streets such as South Street Center Street Granite Street and Marshall Avenue.

Bath Arthur Sewall Marion C. Wheeler South Street Joseph E. McCole John E. McCole Court Street Willard L. McLean State of Maine Granite Street J. Horace McClure Washington Street Bertha M. Davis Christine Preble Cyrus P. Ashe Center Street Charles F Marshall Avenue Raymond G. Cunningham Leland B. Cunningham Cobb Road Harold H. Beers Ralph L Thorner Georgetown Farber W. Davis Thomas Shaw Monroo Grace C. Craney Jayson L. Schoener Phippsburg Henry C. Wright Raymond H. Trott Camilla Sewall Edge Eugene C. Winslow Et al Shore Acres Co Topshbam Charles H. Chapman Cesare Trussari William Roberts Hazel E. Roberts Woolwich Helen Frances Bearce Frances A. Callan

Mrs Cornish Plans Move From Washington to San Diego

Mrs Harry Cornish formerly Priscilla Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Wood of Corliss Street travels to Washington DC then will join her husband in San Diego California where he is stationed with the US Navy and plans to return when his ship sails for the Orient.

Harry Cornish Priscilla Wood Ernest Wood Corliss Street Washington, D. C San Diego Calif USN Mr. Cornish Orient Cornish

Mrs Albertha Williams Visits Portland On Saturday

Mrs Albertha Williams of High Street was a visitor in Portland Saturday.

Albertha Williams High Street Portland

Local Honor Roll effort and community notices

Two years since Good Neighbor club sought an Honor Roll gift for the church for local service members. Funds sent to a council were not received. an attorney handles the matter. Personal items note new arrival Charlotte Ann Davis Nov 14 in Nashua. Various local visits and family news follow.

Good Neighbor Club Vincent Davis Nashua N. H Charlotte Ann Orville Rowe Edward Davis Kittery William Stinson Lawrence Edward Thomas Watson Georgetown Center Lynn A. Phillips Stephens College Columbia Clarence Preble Rosalie E A. G. Pierce Randolph Charles Davis St. Andrews Hospital Boothbay Harbor Jeanette Pinkham Charlotte Gray North Yarmouth Academy Stinson Davis Elbridge Southard Herbert Cannaway Canaway Malden Mass Branwell Harford Quincy Melvin Comeau Maria Ann Bath

Past Commanders Night Plans for Dunlap Commandery No 5

Elaborate plans are set for the annual Past Commanders night by Dunlap Commandery No 5 at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening, Nov 26. The Order of the Temple will be conferred by past commanders. Genesta Chapter OES serves a 6 30 banquet. Escort details and rehearsals are listed with Furber as program chair.

Dunlap Commandery No K. T Masonic Temple Order of the Temple Ladies of Genesta Chapter Edwina H. P. Lowell Maurice Haynes Eugene McGrath C. H. McCabe C. E. Albee William Furber John Wishart Donald Young John Gillespie Langdon Green Forest Legard Henry Allen Raymond Trott Edwin Partridge Melvin Howe Milton Hawthorne George Stacey Thomas Lemoine Frank Sparks Joseph Butler Ralph Orrill Sven Lonn

Murder Without Music a Drummond Tragedy Tale

In the November Startling Detective issue a story narrates the Finley Drummond murder case. It recounts the slay er a young farm hand committed in New Mexico while the Bathman traveled to Los Angeles for his brother’s wedding. The piece by Allen Fox includes photos of Drummond and the killer and notes Drummond’s ties to Central church and the Ledyard family on High Street.

Finley Drummond Startling Detective Drummond Owen J. Ledyard High Street Central Church

West Bath Grange hosts Monday night event with supper

A West Bath Grange gathering featured Pomona Deen inne Gembater, an evening with a supper at 6:20, officer elections in the afternoon and installation later. Other items included a Sagadahoc county Past Masters meeting, a Thanksgiving program led by Mrs. Esther Andrews, and a social hour with refreshments and dancing.

Fred Rose George Booker Armstrong Worthy Wees Alfred Neal Pomona Deen Inne Gembater Topsham Grange Sagadahoc County Dirigo Grange Brunswick Esther Andrews Lizzie Haggett Marie Marco Florence Farnham David Henderson Nellie Booker Ward John Howe Edwin W. Haggett Hope Ward Elizabeth Young Everett G. Lemont Leona Home Community Welfare Committee Annie Wentworth Ferdinand Coombs Ave Marco Ure Jennie Stetson Reginald Farnham Fred Wentworth Edward Waters

Many Spring Blooms Brighten Mrs Pennell Garden

The mild fall produced an unusual profusion of blooms at the home of Mrs Myra Pennell. Monday morning she gathered bouquets of roses and bluebells that brighten her home and friends.

Myra Pennell

Talbot to Visit Smiths at Popham Beach for Three Weeks

Stephen Donnie Talbot visits his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Van E Smith at Popham Beach. He will stay for three weeks.

Stephen Donnie) Talbot Mrs. van E. Smith Popham Beach

Death of Frank Cox Reported in East Mass Dwelling

Frank Cox of East Massachusetts died at his home in the morning, according to word. The notice mentions a potential associate role and regional ties, reflecting a brief obituary notice from a local source.

Frank Cox East Mass Reece Texas Cé

Death of George E. Terrell Jr noted in California

Relatives report the death of George E. Terrell Jr in California after a period of ill health. Born July 3 in this city, son of Mrs Addie Terrell and the late E Terrell, he worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Todd Shipbuilding Tacoma before moving to California. Survived by his wife Nellie Terrell and sister Mrs John Hums both of this city.

George E. Terrell, Jr California Ill Heath Addie Terrell E. Terrell Brooklyn Navy Yard Philadelphia Todd Shipbuilding Co Tacoma W.sh Navy ‘Yard W. Calif Mountains Terrell Nellie Wen Joseph John Hums

Doreen Ellen Bergman Born and Buried at Klamath Memorial

Infant Doreen Ellen Bergman daughter of Ismaath Palle bergman was born and laid to rest at Klamath Memorial Park on November 9 with her grandparents Harris Bathee-a Wane and Mrs. E Bergman noted in the grave context.

Doreen Ellen Bergman Ismaath Palle Theergman Harris E. Bergman Klamath Memorial Park

Funeral Services for Co. Gackenbach at Cove Oak Grove

The funeral for Co. Gackenbach was held at Cove Oak Grove. Services were conducted with military honors and attended by family friends and local veterans.

Co. Gackenbach That Cove Oak Grove

Surplus Property Sale From U S Naval Station

The U S Navy announces a surplus sale catalog listing lockers benches galley equipment and other items at the Western office barracks. Items offered by sealed bid with viewing at 4 Union Street 9 am to 4 pm Nov 20 26 excluding Saturday and Sunday. Bids close 11 am Wed Nov 27 in Portland.

Lyser U. S. Naval Station U. S. Naval Barracks Union Street Portland

Mrs Lister Lawrence joins in Norfolk illness of Lee Lawrence

Mrs Lister Lawrence of Oak street has gone to Norfolk West Virginia called by the serious illness of her husband's father Lee Lawrence. She was joined in New York by Lieut Lawrence jg USN who is stationed in New Jersey.

Lister Lawrence Oakstreet Norfolk W. Va Lee Lawrence New York Lieut. Lawrence USN New Jersey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eerie Move Recreation Building Ceorgeto Alvah Reynolds Hyde Windlass Co Seguinland St. Mary’s Church Knights of Dunlap Command West Bath Grange George E. Terrell Marius H. Page North Street Kennebec Tel Fred S. Curtis & Co
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